Africana
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From the , the feminine form of the Latin word "africanus" meaning "of Africa" or "African". A term fioirst used in 1908 to refer to materials (such as books, documents, or artifacts) relating to African history and culture.
In South Africa usually refers to collectable documents of historic and cultural value relating to and from South Africa in particular, as well as Africa in general.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africana
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Africana